Tiger
1987 Triumph Tiger Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Triumph's super motard motorcycle platform, the 1987 Triumph Tiger utilizes a 744 cc (45.4 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 48 HP (35 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 64.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Tiger measures 195 kg (430 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4.06 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 12 indexed model years from 1987 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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